Election Commission to Announce Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly Election Dates
The Election Commission of India is set to reveal the schedule for the upcoming Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday at 3:30 pm in the Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections
The Maharashtra Assembly’s term ends on November 26. The election will see a contest between the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, which includes Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Congress, and the ruling Mahayuti Alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction). In the last parliamentary elections, the BJP-led alliance won 17 out of 48 seats, while the Maha Vikas Aghadi secured 30 seats.
Jharkhand Assembly Elections
The Jharkhand Assembly’s term expires on January 5, 2025, with elections expected by December 2024 for 81 constituencies. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar led a review of election preparations in Jharkhand, emphasizing the need to control money power. In 2019, Jharkhand’s elections were held in five phases.
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari expressed confidence in winning both states, citing dissatisfaction with the current Jharkhand government and support for the BJP-led NDA in Maharashtra.
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Election Commission of India -: The Election Commission of India is a government body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India. It ensures that elections are held smoothly and according to the rules.
Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in western India, known for its capital city Mumbai, which is the financial hub of the country.
Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India, known for its rich mineral resources and tribal culture. Its capital city is Ranchi.
Assembly elections -: Assembly elections are held to elect representatives to the state legislative assemblies in India. These representatives make laws and decisions for the state.
Maha Vikas Aghadi -: Maha Vikas Aghadi is a political coalition in Maharashtra, consisting of parties like Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Indian National Congress.
Mahayuti Alliance -: Mahayuti Alliance is a political alliance in Maharashtra, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and includes other parties like Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and others.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India known for its nationalist policies. It is one of the two largest parties in India.
NDA -: NDA stands for National Democratic Alliance, a coalition of political parties in India led by the BJP. It aims to work together to form a government.
Pradeep Bhandari -: Pradeep Bhandari is a spokesperson for the BJP, who often speaks on behalf of the party in media and public discussions.
